St. Stephen Catholic Church

St. Stephen Catholic Church

The Mission

St. Stephen Catholic Church in Portland wanted to reach the people living within its immediate neighborhood and extend a clear invitation to its Christmas Mass services. The goal was simple: create a thoughtful outreach postcard that introduced the church to nearby residents, communicated the beauty and tradition of Christmas at St. Stephen, and made it easy for anyone interested to attend.

Year

Q4 2025

Industry

Church

Location

Portland, Oregon

Scope of work

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Print Production

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Graphic Design

Timeline

2 Weeks

Saint Stephen Catholic Church Logo

The Mission

St. Stephen Catholic Church in Portland wanted to reach the people living within its immediate neighborhood and extend a clear invitation to its Christmas Mass services. The goal was simple: create a thoughtful outreach postcard that introduced the church to nearby residents, communicated the beauty and tradition of Christmas at St. Stephen, and made it easy for anyone interested to attend.

Year

Q4 2025

Industry

Church

Location

Portland, Oregon

Scope of work

/

Print Production

/

Graphic Design

Timeline

2 Weeks

Saint Stephen Catholic Church Logo
Map of the vicinity near St. Stephen Catholic Church in Portland, OR
Photo of the front and back of a Christmas postcard

The Outcome

The Outcome

We designed and produced a 6,000+ piece Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) postcard campaign that paired visual reverence with practical clarity.

The front of the piece featured a candlelit Mass scene with traditional blackletter typography, reflecting the church’s historic character and sense of tradition. On the reverse side, we organized service times, location details, and a QR code that connected recipients directly to the parish website. Alongside design, we managed the production and logistics that make a direct-mail campaign successful. This included proofing, in-house print production, trimming, bundling, and route sorting so the mailing could be delivered on schedule and land in mailboxes in the narrow window leading up to Christmas.

Photo of a designer working on a print layout in Adobe Express
Postcards being printed
Print maker monitoring the printer
Printmaker examining the postcards

The Impact

The Impact

The campaign contributed to a measurable lift in Christmas Mass attendance, estimated by staff to be approximately 25% higher than previous years without EDDM outreach.

The campaign contributed to a measurable lift in Christmas Mass attendance, estimated by staff to be approximately 25% higher than previous years without EDDM outreach.

The campaign contributed to a measurable lift in Christmas Mass attendance, estimated by staff to be approximately 25% higher than previous years without EDDM outreach.

Just as meaningful were the personal connections that followed. Several first-time visitors shared that the postcard was the reason they decided to attend, turning a simple mailbox moment into an in-person experience. The project demonstrated how thoughtful design and clear communication can help local institutions reconnect with the communities around them.

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After our initial consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline if we are a good fit for your project.